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Piedmontese School
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Piedmontese School
- Portrait of Carlo Felice, King of Sardinia (1765-1831)
watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, inset into a gold mounted tortoise shell box, marked with the Paris control for gold (750) and the grosse garantie for 1819-38
- 4 cm. diam.; 1½ in.
circa 1825, wearing uniform of Savoy, and amongst others the Orders of the Gold Fleece, the Annunciation and Saint Maurice and St. Lazarus
Condition
The miniature is in good condition. There are several tiny pieces of paint that have become detached from the surface. However, these losses can barely be seen even under magnification.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."